Rob Brown Ensemble – Crown Trunk Root Funk

Crown Trunk Root Funk by Rob Brown Ensemble Crown Trunk Root Funk by Rob Brown Ensemble  [AUM044] - CD in 4-panel digipak Rob Brown: alto saxophone, compositions Craig Taborn: piano; electronics (3) William Parker: bass Gerald Cleaver: drums Rob Brown is among the truly exceptional alto saxophonists of the modern era; a peerless & perpetually inventive improviser on the horn. This fact is bountifully evident on the numerous AUM Fidelity albums he appears on as a foundation member of William Parker's principal groups – their relationship now spans three decades. In that time, Brown has also revealed himself to be a very gifted composer and group leader. Crown Trunk Root Funk is among his greatest works as leader to date, due in no small measure to the strong writing; specifically for the fellow tremendous musicians involved. He first brought this ensemble together for a performance at the 2006 Vision Festival; bringing this group & material into the studio to make an al